Megaskepasma erythrochlamys
Brazilian red cloak
A branching, dense, evergreen shrub to around 2.4m high and wide with prominently-veined, oval leaves up to 40cm long. Erect flower spikes are borne from late summer into winter and sporadically throughout the rest of the year with the white, two-lipped flowers surrounded by showy red bracts
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Red | Green | ||
| Winter | White Red | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free environment in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwwod or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Stems can be pruned hard in spring to promote and maintain bushiness
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, mealybugs and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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